2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · AF13 VRJ

The 2013 Volkswagen Passat presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 January 2026 at 189,878 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record. At roughly 13 years old the car carries 189,878 miles, an average of about 14,600 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained motorway or business use rather than light local running. Mileage moved from 172,842 in January 2023 to 176,129 by January 2024, then jumped to 178,641 in January 2025 and 189,878 by January 2026, a pattern of steady annual accumulation with no standing gaps. The only blemish is a failed test on 16 January 2024 at 176,127 miles that recorded no defects, immediately followed by a pass the next day at 176,129 miles, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should still verify in person the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear consistent with high mileage, as these items need physical inspection beyond the tester's brief check. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity advisories is reassuring, but underside rust and exhaust emissions should be confirmed on a ramp. The trivial 2024 fail with no defects implies the prior owner addressed whatever halted the first attempt without delay, reflecting acceptable upkeep despite the mileage.